Draining vessel.



E. H. CUMMINGS.

l DRAINING VESSEL.

APPLICATIONJILED FEB; 13.1918.

1,299,135, y Patented Apr. 1,1919.

EARL H. CUMMINGS, OF BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA.

'DRAINING vEssEL.

To all whom t may concern.'

,Be it known that I, EARL H. CUMMINGS, a citizen of the United States, residing at Bismarck, in the county of Burleigh and State of North Dakota, have invented oertainnew and useful Improvements in Draining Vessels, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain improvements in draining vessels and has relation more particularly to a device of this general character adapted for use in connection with wash boilers, and it is an object of the invention to provide a draining vessel with novel and improved means whereby it may be supported in an elevated position relativeto the wash boiler in order to permit draining of the clothing or other article -within the vessel.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved draining vessel wherein certain important advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure l is a longitudinal sectional view illustrating a draining vessel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention and supported in elevated position by a wash boiler; and

Fig. 2 is a view in end elevation of my improved vessel as herein set forth.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawings B denotes a wash boiler of a conventional type and in which is adapted to be inserted the vessel or basket V containing clothing or other articles to be submerged in the water within the boiler B.

My improved vessel includes ,the upper and lower frames l of predetermined configuration and which are connected by the perforate wall 2 formed preferably of a wire mesh of predetermined gage. The lower frame l also has operatively engaged therewith a perforate bottom 2 also preferably formed of a reticulated fabric of de- Specfwaton of Letters Patent.`

Patented Apr. i, 1919.

Application filed February 13, 1918. Serial No. 217,012.

sired mesh. Disposed transversely of the lower frame l and substantially at its longitudinal center is the reinforcing strip 3 which is positioned below the bottoni 2 and serves as a further support for the bottom 2.

Each end of the upper frame'l is provided with a pair of transversely disposed tubular members or barrels 4 having their bars hori- Zontallv directed and substantially in alinement one with the other. S denotes a sup porting member single length of material and which has its central portion 5 substantially straight with `wardly inclined relative to the extension 6.

The free extremities of the portions 8 are returned as at 9 and the upper or inner portions thereof are bent to afford the downwardly or outwardly facing hook members l0. Pivotally engaged with each of the central portions 5 of the supporting member S is the handle or hand grasp l1 substantially Up-shaped in form with its free extremities operatively engaged with the central portion 5.

The hand grasps or handles 11 afford convenient means whereby the vessel or basket V may be readily inserted within or removed from the boiler B and when it is desired to hold the vessel or basket V in an elevated posi tion relative to the bottom of the boilerB in order to drain the clothing or other contents of the vessel or basket V the supporting devices S are rocked in a direction away from the ends of the vessel or basket so that the downwardly or outwardly facing hook members 10 may straddle the upper marginal portion of the boiler B as illustrated in Fig. l of the drawings. It is also to be understood that the longitudinal diameter of the vessel or basket V relative to the corresponding diameter of the boiler B is such as to permit the vessel or basket V to be rested upon the bottom of the boiler B without obstruction preferably formed from a' or hindrance being offered by the hook members 10 when the supporting devices has been rocked to bring the returned portions 9 of the members S in close proximity to the ends of the vessel or basket V.

In the use of my vessel or basket V Water Within the boiler is permitted to circulate through the clothing and therearound between the vessel or basket V and the boiler B so that the Water may readily bubble about and through the clothing to materially effect the action thereon.

My improved vessel or basket is also intended to be used as a home canning outfit in connection with the ordinary Wash boiler and can be used for canning fruits, vegetables or other matter capable of being canned or preserved. The jars or the like containing the matter to be canned is placed in the vessel or basket V, and said vessel or` basket is supported in an elevated position Within the boiler so that the desired steaming action can be had. The basket is also maintained elevated to drain and cool to any temperature desired.

From the foregoing description, it is thought to be obvious that a draining vessel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention is particularly Well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change Copies of this patent may be obtained for and modication Without materially departing from. the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not Wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed. i f

ln combination With a draining vessel, a supporting member coacting With the opposite ends thereof, each of said supporting members being formed from a single length of material having a central portion substantialily straight With the extremities of said portion continued by right angular eX- tensions, said extensions being continued by outwardly directed right angular portions pivotally engaged with the vessel7 said last named portions being continued by downwardly directed elongated portions inclined outwardly relative to the right-angular e2;- tensions at the opposite ends of the straight portions, said last named portions being provided With downwardly facing hook members.

In testimony whereof Ihereunto affix my signature in the presence of two Witnesses.

EARL H. CUMMINGS.

Witnesses T. E. MoCURDr, Dono'ri-IY E. Trmvroo'r.

five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington,` D. C. 

